Williams fined by NFL for “Find the Cure” eyeblack during Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams has been fined more than $5,700 by the NFL for apparent violations of the uniform guidelines during Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Williams fined by NFL for “Find the Cure” eyeblack during Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Williams, who lost his mother in 2014 to breast cancer, had “Find the Cure” written in his eye black, a statement he has been sporting for five years during breast cancer awareness month. This is the first time he’s received punishment from the league for it.

Cornerback William Gay was also fined by the league. The NFL Network reported that Gay has worn purple cleats during the last two Octobers to honor his mother, who was killed by an act of domestic violence, and raise awareness. This also marks the first time he’s been fined.

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